Index
Intro
Mechanics in this unit group test, repair and service motorcycles, motor scooters, snowmobiles, forklifts and all-terrain vehicles. They are employed by service shops of motorcycle dealers and retailers and by independent service establishments.
The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
There is mobility among some occupations in this unit group.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Main Duties
Mechanics in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Review work orders and discuss work to be performed with supervisor
- Inspect and test engine and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance
- Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
- Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
- Determine estimates of repair cost
- May repair and rebuild hoisting mechanism and other mechanical systems on industrial trucks and forklifts.
Employment Requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- For motorcycle mechanics, completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
or
A combination of over three years of work experience in the trade and some high school or college courses in motorcycle repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification. - Motorcycle mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and British Columbia.
- Other mechanics in this unit group may require several years of on-the-job training.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified motorcycle mechanics upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
All Titles
- all-terrain vehicle repairerall-terrain vehicle repairman, all-terrain vehicle repairwoman
- apprentice mechanic, outboard motors
- apprentice outboard motor mechanic
- forklift mechanic
- go-kart repairergo-kart repairman, go-kart repairwoman
- inboard-outboard mechanic
- industrial truck mechanic
- industrial truck repairerindustrial truck repairman, industrial truck repairwoman
- lift truck mechanic
- mechanic, inboard-outboard motors
- mechanic, motor boats
- mechanic, outboard motors
- motor boat mechanic
- motor scooter repairermotor scooter repairman, motor scooter repairwoman
- motorcycle mechanic
- motorcycle mechanic apprentice
- motorcycle repairermotorcycle repairman, motorcycle repairwoman
- motorcycle repairman/woman
- outboard motor mechanic
- snowmobile repairersnowmobile repairman, snowmobile repairwoman
- snowmobile repairman/woman
Exclusions
- Other small engine and small equipment repairers (7335)
- Supervisors of motorcycle and related equipment mechanics (See 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)